granulomatous cheilitis

Introduction

Lips infiltrated with non caseating epithelioid granulomas.

Pathology

• lymphedema produces fluid retention & susceptibility to infection
• Candidal or Staphylococcal superinfection may be present

Clinical manifestations

• general lip manifestations
  • lips generally enlarged
  • nodular lesion may be present
• manifestations associated with sarcoidosis
  • lymphadenopathy
  • nodular nasal mucosa
• manifestations associated with Crohn's disease
  • facial nerve paralysis
  • fissured tongue

Management

topical glucocorticoids

More general terms

• cheilitis